So Many BI Tools, So Little TimeDan BulosPresidentSymmetry Corporation

SESSION CODE: BIP301

What tool should I use? When?

PerformancePoint

SSAS

Grids Graphs

Exploration

Value Based

GaugesScorecards

Sparklines

Diagrams

SSRS

Business User Experience

Microsoft Business Intelligence

Business Collaboration Platform

Information Platform Information PlatformAnalysis ServicesReporting ServicesIntegration ServicesMaster DataData Mining ServicesData Warehousing

Integrated Content and CollaborationThin ClientsDashboardsBI SearchContent ManagementCompositions

Familiar User Experience Self-service Access and InsightData Exploration and AnalysisPredictive AnalysisData VisualizationContextual Visualization

Platform Layers

Excel Pivot TablesPerformancePointReporting Services

SQL RelationalAnalysis Services

PowerPivotData Platform

Presentation Platform

Data Platform

SQL Server Relational DataCore data collection and organization vehicle

History, Integration, Reconciliation

Analysis Services CubesCore derived data platform

Aggregates, Metrics & Analytics

PowerPivotNew kid on the block

Build in Excel – Deploy into SharePoint

Reporting Spectrum

Discovery

Production

ParameterDriven

AdvancedVisualization

HighlyFormatted

Tables, Crosstabs, Charts, Graphs

Managed AnalysisDashboards

Ease ofDevelopment

& Usage Paramount

Customization & DistributionAlternatives

Depth & Quickness

of Analytics

Guided Analytics

ProgrammerDeveloped

LineDeveloped

StaffDeveloped

InteractiveNavigation

Presentation Platform

Reporting ServicesManaged Reporting

Pixel Perfect Layout and DesignReport Builder and Part Gallery

Excel Pivot TablesAnalyst Tool

Slice/Dice and Explore the DataExcel Services for Deployment

PerformancePointDashboards & Scorecards – Two Roles

Content Assembly and NavigationAnalytical Grids & Graphs

Nirvana – The Right Tool for the Job

Excel/ServicesPivot TablesPowerPivot

ReportingServices

SharePointDashboards

PPSScorecards

Grids/Graphs

Collaboration

ConsiderationsTactical Enterprise

Low HighOutput Volume

Small LargeAudience

Explore GuidedNavigation

Short LongReport Life Span

Footprint

Min MaxBusiness Process

Ad-Hoc ProductionMission

Common Use Cases – What To Do?

StructuredUnresponsive

Tribal Knowledge Wing it

Legacy BIConversion

Q.Where should I start?

A.With what you know!

Q.How to proceed?

A. Incrementally!

Use Case: Structured ReportingSituation

Large report backlog – too long to respond Too many reports, very similar

Current Technology Relational DW/DM + SSRS

Action Path Add SSAS + Report consolidation PowerPivot - Use SSRS as the conduit PPS to bring it all together

Use Case: Tribal KnowledgeSituation

No process – Does not run the same every time Too many workbooks – Which is the right one?

Current Technology Excel, Pivot Tables, Access, Cut & Paste (ETL)

Action Path PowerPivot Develop SSRS reports to support PowerPivot Develop a data mart to support the reports Create SSAS cubes and PPS dashbaords

Use Case: Legacy BISituation

Disruptive change on the horizon No leverage of existing platform – locked in

Current Technology Non-Microsoft platform

Action Path PPS + supporting SSAS Cubes SSRS to enhance dashboards SSRS as data feed mechanism PowerPivot

GridsExcel

Great, No Programming. But No Guided Analysis.Excel Services – Limited Experience - Improving

Reporting ServicesTablix can do almost anything. Developer-ishNo built-in/automatic interaction

PerformancePointBest Slice/DiceVery Limited Layout and Formatting

GraphsExcel

Very Good – Easy to UsePresentation Quality?

Reporting ServicesBroadest and Best Only place for Gauges

PerformancePointVery Poor – Decomp Tree = Bright SpotFlipping from Graph to Grid is Very Useful

DashboardsExcel

Starts out Easy, Gets Complex QuicklyGreat Slicers

Reporting ServicesReport Parts GalleryA Lot of Work Building the Interactions

PerformancePointBest–In–Class ScorecardOnly Place to Combine SSRS, Excel, & PPS

Printing

Printing is

incompatible with

screen display

ExcelA Single, Couple, or Few pages of outputVB coding needed for complex print jobs

Reporting ServicesMany pages, many consumersParameter drivenDesign to the printed page

PerformancePointNo Way !

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Questions?